Rockwall’s Amber Carrington to perform Due to muddy conditions in Equest’s pastures, guests are asked to park at First Baptist Church of Wylie, located at 100 N. First Street in Old Downtown Wylie. Shuttle buses will depart every 15 minutes directly to Equest. The show will go on – rain or shine. The Equest facility features […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) If you are the parent of a high school junior or senior, or if you’re a student considering a career involving some aspect of space science, then please read this. Every year, tens of thousands of incoming freshmen enter colleges and universities intent on studying some aspect of space or […]
A Rockwall Pumpkin Patch storyteller’s tale As a boy I went to visit my granny and granddaddy in a small town called Pageland in South Carolina. My granny was named Annie and my granddaddy was named Boyd. I was very fortunate to have spent almost every summer in Pageland as I grew up with my […]
Dallas man matches efforts to help TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation (October 14, 2013) Nathan Alvey raised more than $2,700 online at beatchildhoodcancer.myevent.com for the fight against childhood cancer in the month of September. Caitlyn Coker raised another $600 online. People sent the 11 year old classmates an additional $1,000 in checks. Then, they helped the […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) The Rockwall County Special Olympic Swim Team recently competed at the State Special Olympic swim meet held in College Station. These athletes advanced to the State meet after qualifying at the Area meet in Frisco this summer. They brought home 7 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze medals; and two […]
(ROCKWALL – October 14, 2013) When things aren’t going quite right, you just need a little Hope in your life. Especially when this Hope is so gorgeous. She’s also extremely friendly and playful. But Hope doesn’t mind some chill-out time. She’s content to quietly love you during most of the day. Hope is part of the […]
PRINT & BRING YOUR BLUE RIBBON NEWS AD TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – October 11, 2013) Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 25th year! The Patch is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. It is located at the Ridge Road Shopping […]
(ROCKWALL – October 10, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming new member Wright Up Right of Rockwall. Wright Up Right specializes in bookkeeping and payroll outsourcing for small business professionals. Owner Rhonda Wright provides a professional, high quality service with a personal touch at an affordable price. Wright Up Right […]
(ROCKWALL – October 10, 2013) The Aspasians recently inducted four new members: Leslie Bird, Kim Craddock, Holly Pullen and Kelly Webb. The Aspasians wish to thank everyone who shopped at the Fall Arts & Crafts fair. The generous support of loyal shoppers enables the Aspasians to donate more than $40,000 in scholarships each year to […]
(ROCKWALL – Oct. 10, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging; Neal […]